Urban water security risks are becoming one of the most urgent development challenges facing Kenyan cities today. As urban populations continue to grow rapidly, pressure on already fragile water systems is increasing across major urban centers such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.… Continue Reading
Water Shortages in Africa: 7 Urgent Reasons the Crisis Is Getting Worse
A Growing Crisis That Can No Longer Be Ignored
Water shortages in Africa are no longer a distant or abstract concern. They are a daily reality affecting hundreds of millions of people across the continent. Today, more than 400 million people still lack access to safe drinking water, a figure that continues to rise as environmental pressures and population demands intensify.… Continue Reading
World Water Day 2026: Key Messages Across The Globe
March 22 marks the World Water Day each and the World Water Day 2026 marked a significant shift in global water discourse—from awareness to accountability. During this day several agencies, and institutions reflects on the various milestones and future roadmaps for water security and management.… Continue Reading
Urban Groundwater Management: The Hidden Water Crisis Beneath Cities
The urban groundwater management including small and big cities is not just an issue for Africa. This is a cross-cutting issues in all the seven continents due to rapidly urbanising regions and is no doubt water is behind every developing economy.… Continue Reading
Why Groundwater Governance in Africa Matters for Water Security
Across many African countries, groundwater is the quiet foundation of daily life—supporting cities, rural communities, irrigation, industry, and emergency response during drought. Yet in many places, groundwater is managed as if it is infinite, invisible, and politically optional. What does it mean by politically optional?… Continue Reading
Groundwater 101: Understanding the Invisible Resource
Why Groundwater Matters
Groundwater 101 begins with understanding that groundwater is water stored beneath the Earth’s surface in soil pores, fractures, and rock formations known as aquifers. Unlike rivers and lakes, groundwater is not immediately visible, yet it is one of the most important sources of freshwater globally.… Continue Reading